She’s from a city that never sleeps and has a legendary way of entertaining the world through laughter. Even though many still consider her a fresh face, she already has proven the mindset of an amazing veteran. As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Liza Galletti. The New York City, NY native shares some of her favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how she always owns the laughs.
Name: Liza Galletti
Hometown: New York City, NY
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @LizaLaughz
Years in Comedy:1.5
Haven’t we seen you somewhere before: UranLatino Radio
Comedic Influences: Ruberto Vanderpool, Mark Viera, Eric Nieves, Imaginé, Sasheer Zamata, Zaina Johnson, Lisa Lampanelli, Aida Rodríguez, & Anjelah Johnson
Favorite Comedy Album: George Carlin “I Kinda Like When a Lotta People Die”
Favorite Comedy Special: Eddie Murphy “Delirious”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Favorite Comedy TV Show: Chappelle’s Show
Favorite Comedic Character: Fire Marshal Bill (Jim Carrey)
Favorite City to Perform In: New York City
Favorite Topics to Joke About: Me
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: All of them
Favorite Comedy Club: Comedy In Harlem
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
In my improv class in drama class in junior high school.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
The high I got being on stage and hearing the laughter from the crowd.
How would you describe your comedic style:
self-deprecating
Describe your process for comedic writing:
The process begins when I recap my day, or an issue I am dealing with begins to get on my nerves.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
The comedy scene in NYC is exciting. It is full of so many talented comics. They all inspire me.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
To me, success in the world of comedy is being able to get up on stage to perform constantly.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Mark Viera, Ruberto Vanderpool, BigRhed, Dino, Kareem Green, John Ovalles, Cherryann Trinidad, Smokey Suarez, Julio Diaz, Shari Diaz, Kenny Williams, Cedric The Entertainer, Wil Slyvince, & Deon Cole
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
I was able to take a comedy class with one of my favorite comedians, Mark Viera.
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
That it’s a constant work in progress!
How do people react toward you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
They tend to expect me to make them laugh all the time.
Describe building a career in stand-up comedy:
I’m extremely new to this, so I’m still learning. I guess would have to ask me that question 10 years from now.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
The one thing I would change is being so male-dominated. It’s like one big boys club.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
Just have fun!
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“Therapy Dropout”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
I think my encounters have all been pretty cool. Nothing funny as of yet.
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
I performed at a block party.
A Liza Galletti Fun Fact:
That my first crush as a child was E.T.! I really wanted to phone home with him.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
My ultimate goal is to be able to write all my crazy experiences into a series.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
JUST BE YOU
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
I try not to get upset with the fact that we are constantly being censored by a cancel culture generation. Comedy has always been the place to be able to say what others don’t dare to say. I feel like they are trying to strip it away.
If you could write an episode for ONE classic TV sitcom, what show would it be:
In Living Color: A woman’s thoughts.
If you could choose ONE comedy club and THREE comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
Comedy In Harlem w/ Deon Cole, Mark Viera, & Dave Chappelle
What’s next for you:
Continuing to grow as a comic.
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Because life is hilarious if you really sit down and think about it, also, none of us are getting out alive, so you might as well laugh your way to the grave.
Follow Liza Galletti’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: Liza Galletti
Personal Website: Liza Galletti
